What has happened in these last few hours with Hurricane Orlene?
00:30 | Orlene remains a Category 2 hurricane. on the Saffir-Simpson scale, has intensified and is located off the coast of the state of Jalisco, has maximum sustained winds of 175 km/h with gusts up to 215 km/h and a northward displacement at 7 km/h.
For the Sunday there will be heavy occasional rains (from 75 to 150 millimeters) in regions of Colima and Jalisco; very strong (from 50 to 75 mm) in areas of Guerrero, Michoacán, Nayarit and Sinaloa.
The heavy rains will continue, reports Conagua
23:30 hours | The intense rains will continue in several states of the country during Sunday
The National Civil Protection Coordination announces punctual rains in several states of the country
22:30 hours | Jalisco, Colima, Sinaloa, Nayarit, Michoacn and Guerrero affected at the moment with heavy heavy rains.
Conagua updates Orlene’s status
21:30 hours | The National Weather Service provides updated information on the hurricane that affects part of the country.
Orlene is already a category 2 hurricane
19:30 hours | The National Civil Protection Coordination reports that Orlene is already a category 2 hurricane. It is currently located 300 kilometers south-southwest of Cabo Corrientes, Jalisco, and 395 km south of the Marías Islands.
18:30 hours | Civil Protection of Jalisco carries out a tour and gives preventive recommendations to the inhabitants of the town of Corrales, in the municipality of Cabo Corrientes. The hurricane has intensified.
How fast is Hurricane Orlene moving toward Mexico?
18:00 hours | According to the National Meteorological Service, at 4:00 p.m. (Central Mexico time), Hurricane Orlene, category 1 on the Saffir-Simpson scale, had traveling north at 7 km/h.
When and where will Hurricane Orlene make landfall?
17:30 hours | Orlene is estimated to make landfall this Monday October 3 in northwestern Mexico, specifically in the western part of Sinaloa and passing near Mazatln.
Where is Hurricane Orlene today, Saturday, October 1? live trajectory
This Saturday, tropical storm Orlene became a category 1 hurricane, after gaining strength in the Pacific off the Mexican coast.
According to information from United States National Hurricane Centerin its latest report, is moving at 5km/h with sustained winds of 120km/h.
What states does Hurricane Orlene affect?
Until 10:00 a.m. this Saturday, the meteorological phenomenon was 340km south-southwest of Cape Corrientes, Jalisco; It is forecast that the night of this Sunday pass near or over the Maras Islands and that on Monday it makes landfall in the western state of Sinaloa and that its eye passes near the port of Mazatln.
The National Meteorological Service also reports that Orlene will cause intense rains in Nayarit and Jalisco, very strong in Sinaloa and Colima, and strong in Durango, Michoacán and Guerrero.
What is the rain forecast for CDMX and the State of Mexico this afternoon?
Cloudy skies are forecast for Mexico City this Saturday, with scattered clouds and a temperate environment, according to the SMN itself.
For Sunday, there will be cloudy skies with fog banks at dawn. In the afternoon, prevail partly cloudy sky, with isolated rains.
Regarding the State of Mexico, regions such as Valle de Bravo, Ixtapan de la Sal and Tejupilco, will present scattered rains and showers.
What is the latest report from the National Weather Service?
In the latest information published by the National Meteorological Service through its official Conagua Twitter account, it is reported that in the next three hours there will be intervals of showers with heavy punctual rains in the states of Nayarit, Jalisco, Colima and Michoacn, which will also experience strong gusts of wind.
What are the recommendations to take care of yourself before the arrival of a hurricane?
Before the arrival of a hurricane, experts in meteorological events recommend the following:
Be informed through means of communication.
Don’t leave home if you don’t have to. Go to the shelters or hostels that the different entities install.
Seal doors and windows with duct tape to protect against winds.
Have emergency items on hand such as suitable warm clothing and raincoats.
Clean drains, channels and drains to avoid accumulation of water.
If you drive, do it at a low speed both on highways, rural roads, fords and bridges due to the probability of landslides, floods of water and if necessary, look for alternate routes.